Five Michigan football freshmen who will see the field this fall

Michigan Wolverines football saw seven freshmen burn their redshirts in 2023, and it's safe to assume there will be a similar number of first-year players to do so this fall. The Wolverines aren't as deep as they were a season ago, losing a program-record 13 NFL Draft picks, so the figure could even grow. Here, we break down Michigan's top five freshman candidates to earn roles this season, with the acknowledgement that others can, and likely will, break out and see the field.